About Dr. Toussaint

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Marissa Toussaint MD, MPH, FAAFP is a board-certified physician with 20 years of experience caring for patients across diverse communities. She is known for practical leadership and a steady commitment to better health outcomes.

Dr. Toussaint focuses on treating obesity and the chronic conditions associated with it. She is board certified in both Obesity Medicine and Culinary Medicine. Her work combines medical treatment with practical guidance around food and daily habits that support long term health. Dr. Toussaint believes that cultural foods can nourish and heal when paired with knowledge and intention. Her goal is to give patients the skills and confidence to take charge of their health.

Dr. Toussaint lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and son. As a family, they enjoy exploring the city, traveling and cooking meals inspired by the cultures they encounter.

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Education and Training

Undergraduate Studies: Howard University, Bachelor of Science Chemical Engineering

Medical School: Lewis Katz Temple University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine

Residency: Mt Sinai Beth Israel Residency in Urban Family Medicine

Fellowship: Montefiore Medical Center - Family Planning/Reproductive Health

Graduate School: Columbia Mailman School of Public Health, Masters in Public Health

Board Certifications

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Cover of the cookbook Flambeau Kitchen by Dr Marissa Toussaint

Flambeau Kitchen

In addition to my work at Anise Medical, I’ve written a cookbook that blends Caribbean culinary heritage with practical nutrition and wellness guidance. Flambeau Kitchen offers more than 70 recipes that honor traditional Caribbean flavors along with tools and evidence-based advice for building healthy, balanced meals.

My aim is to continue working in the spirit of Flambeau Kitchen by creating a vibrant culinary community resource. To date, I’ve hosted community cooking classes and culinary events in Brooklyn and beyond, offering nutrition education and culturally rooted strategies for lifelong wellness.

Follow the link below to learn more about what’s happening in Flambeau Kitchen!

Learn more about Flambeau Kitchen
Learn more about Flambeau Kitchen

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